Howard, Doris (alexander)

January 22, 2004

HOWARD, Doris (Alexander)

Doris (Alexander) Howard, 95, of Manchester, wife of the late Milo Howard, died Wednesday, (January 21, 2004) at Manchester Memorial Hospital. She was born July 30, 1908 in New Limerick, Maine, daughter of the late Thomas and Cora (Tracy) Alexander and had resided in Manchester since 1953. She was employed at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, East Hartford before retiring and was a longtime member of The Salvation Army, Manchester. Mrs. Howard is survived by two sons, Clayton E. Howard and his wife Diane of Florence, SC, Chauncy M. Howard and his wife Barbara of Coventry; a sister, Faye Dobbins of Houlton, ME; a grandson, Michael Howard of Danielson; three granddaughters, Michele Howard of Austin, TX, Diane Reyda of Easton, PA, Karen D'Amico of Ellington; four great-grandsons; a great- granddaughter; two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday, Jan. 24, 11 a.m. at Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main St., Manchester. Burial will be in East Cemetery, Manchester. Family and friends may call Friday, Jan. 23, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army 661 Main Street Manchester, CT 06040.